Means for setting the time-fuses of cartridges, &amp;c.



PATENTED OCT. 20, 1908.

c. RUSTEL. MEANS FOR SETTING THE TIME FUSES 0T CARTRIDGES, &0.

NO MODEL.

APPLIOATION FILED APR. 12, 1902.

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CARL RUSTEL, QF OHARLOTTENBURG, GERMANJY.

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SPECIFIOATZDN forming part of Letters Patent No. 741,836, dated (ictober Bil, BEDS. Application filed April 12,1902. Serial No. 102,588; (No model.

To a/ZZ whorl 2, it may concern:

Be it known that I, CARL Ros'rnL, engineer, a SllbJBCt of the Emperor ofGerniany, residing at 93 Fasanenstrasse, Charlottenburg, in the Empire of Germany, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in or Connected with Means for Setting the Time-F uses of Cartridges or the Like, of which the following is a specification, reference being had to the drawings hereunto annexed and to the letters marked thereon.

The invention relates to means whereby the setting of the time-fuses of cartridges er projectiles may be effected by turning or retating said cartridges while lying in their seats or beds in the liinber-box or in the ammunition-boxes without necessitating the removal of the same therefrom; and the object thereof is to save time in setting the fuses and also to dispense with the use of tools, such as keys or the like.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 shows an ammunition-box, partly in section and containing a cartridge or projectile in position in its bed, having the present invention applied thereto; and Fig. 2 is an end view thereof. Fig. 3 isadetail thereof. Figs. and 5 show engaginglugs or pins spring-actuated longitudinally. Fig. (5 represents a modified form in which the engaging pin may be brought into and out of operative relation to the timing-ring. Figs. 7 and 8 show pivoted spring-actuated engaging pins or lugs.

Throughout the specification claims I use the term ammunition-box in its more technical sense as defining the liinber-box or box for storing and transporting ammunition generally as distinguished from a temporary receptacle, rack, or othersnpport for the car; tridge intermediate the ammunition-box and the gun.

in the foremost part of the bed a it (1 5 within the box Athatis to say, that part a in which the point of the projectile 1) seatsis arranged a lug or projection c or the like, lixcd so as to be immovable in a lateral direction and which enters into or engages a suitable notch or recess 0 provided in the setting-ring or timing-d isl; I) of the projectile, when the entire cartridge 0 is turned bodily in its bod. Upon the rear end or base L" of the folding cover e, which presses wit its parts 6 against the base of the ca .nhge

and which is fastened by of a thumb screw f.

The drawings illustrate, by way of example, means for carrying out the above-mentioned arrangement, and it will he understood from the examples and modifications shown in Figs. ite 8 that the structural details, which essentially will always be depend. out upon the mode of packing or storing the ammunition, as wall as upon the form of the ammunition itself, are not limited in any way. to this particular kind of arrangement, provided only that they serve the essential purpose of the invention--nainely, the setting of tiniefnses by turning cartridges in their beds. 1

Having now particularly describe-1i cert-aimed the nature of the said invention and in what manner the same to per formed, I declare that What I claim i 1. Means for settingthe time fuses of. can tridges and the like, comprising, in cornioination with an ammunition-box, means adapted to hold the timing mechanism against move ment while permitting the free rotation of the cartridge.

2. Means for setting the time-fuses of can tridges-and the like, comprising, in i,- ;=inbination with an 3Illfililllitl0ll-b0li, means adapted to hold the timing mechanism against movement while permitting the free rotation'of the cartridge, and means for indicating the extent to which the cartridge is rotated.

3. Means for setting the time-fuses of cartridges and the'like, comprising, in combination with an ammunition-box, means adapted to hold the timing mechanism against movoinent while permitting the tree rotation of the cartridge, andan index upon a fixed portion iii device adapted to cooperate with an in upon the cartridge whereby the degree of 1 iaiive rotating; be determined.

ans for-setting the fuses of cartridges and. iike, comprising an ammunibiombex adapter. to hold the timingmeeha-nism against movemezztwhile permitting the free rotation of the cartridge, and an index upon ihe rear of the box adapted to cooperate with a grade e! (i scale carried by the cartridge WhQl'Gi)" the degree of relative rotation may be determiner Means for sewing the time-fuses of em Lridges, compiieing an ammunitiomoox, and oasch mounted thereon and adapted to and hold the timing-ring of The CELT-iiidfii} While at the same time ieiiving the cert-ridge free 10 be turned on its axie.

'Means for setting the time-fuses of eartridgee, comprising in (unmzmition-box fihed to rece ve the mix-bridge and, provided-With a ii'ii wine-Led 111;: adapted to the Tili'iihg fiilifj and to hold. the some in fixed relation no Hie emnmniiiombox Whiie permit- :,ing the cm'uziflge m be rotated upon its six-is in W bed.

7. Iilerms L "L dge and having mounted thereon spring, mated iug'adanfed to eni i czar ridge itself, 21:10. an inciox adapted to co operate with a graduated scale to imiieate the degree to which the cartridge is rotated relative to the eng ing lug and timing-ring.

Means for set g the time-fuses ofear- (zridgesi, com prising an ammunitiowbox fitted 11-0 receive the cmm'iiige and provided in that portion adapted to receive the timing-ring of aim cartridge with a spring-actuated lug ado-pi ed to lie in a recess in the timing-ring and to secure the ring 5" ineti rotary inovemeui; relauive Lo the any niiiomoox while allowing the cartridge itself free 1O'C8,-i' movemeni: upon iis 21mm and an index upon the mmnimiilionbox adopted to coopeiaie with a graduated scale upon the base of the cartridge, whereby the aci? of Pointing the eartriige in its bed wills-e1: the lime-fuse and m, Lhe same time automatically indicate upon the scale ihe time ie which said fuse is set.

in Witne. whereof I. have hereunto riigfiflfi. my nmneiahie 29221 dayof eirehf,190i2,in the presence of two subscribing wime CARL HUSPEJL "J'Jitnesses: HENRY HASPER, WOLDEMAR HAUPT. 

